We talk with Edmonton Unlimited CEO Tom Viinikka about his first year in the role, measuring the city's innovation sector, what separates entrepreneurs from the rest of us, and what's next for the organization.

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

Tom Viinikka

• Edmonton Unlimited Welcomes New CEO, Tom Viinikka
• Edmonton Unlimited hires new CEO from within city ecosystem
• Tom Viinikka at LinkedIn

Edmonton Unlimited

• Reports + Strategic Materials 2025
• Edmonton Unlimited Strategic Plan PDF
• Edmonton Startup Week

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• Why one musician has joined many others who aren't touring the U.S.
• As Edmonton biotech industry booms, Launa Aspeslet steps up to guide further success

Rapid fire

• Moose that attacked 2 relocated to area outside of city
• Alberta premier says she's invited Prime Minister Carney to Oilers playoff game
• ChatGPT fact check on Saskatchewan facts

Election question

• What issues do you care about as you consider who to vote for in the 2025 municipal election, and why?
• A progress report on Taproot's election project

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